8/2 PBE Update: Skin Tweaks & Nexus Blitz Balance

The PBE has been updated! As we continue the 8.16 PBE cycle, today's patch includes tweaks to Mecha Aurelion Sol and more balance changes for the experimental Nexus Blitz mode!

Continue reading for more information!

(Warning: PBE Content is tentative and subject to change - what you see below may not reflect what eventually gets pushed to live servers at the end of the cycle! Manage your expectations accordingly.)

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Skin Tweaks

Here's an update from Nurse Flan with changes for Mecha Aurelion Sol:

"Update:

Hello! NurseFlan's been working hard to compile and share all of the feedback with the team. As of this afternoon, she's locked down some changes the team will be working on. Some of these changes have already been checked in as of Wednesday evening.

(Q) core should now have a red flickering light, with a darker background on the map floor.

(W) passive ships have a red circle glow/core around them!

Joke emote has new glasses - it's black with a neon teal rim!

The chest turbine has been pushed in/sized down!

The waffle tail has been fixed, but it's only really noticeable on his shadow - it looks much less broken, and more pointy."

Context & Notes

"Reasonable video tbh. Wanted to clarify that we're going to be pulling some pure damage out of systems on either 8.16 or 8.17 (more likely 8.17, but we'll see) and then another pass after Worlds. Reworks for runes/items have to be preseason, but agree damage is too high rn"

2) Check out Meddler'squick gameplay thoughts for August 1st, including thoughts on damage, experimental game modes, and Gold funneling!

Check out [THIS PAGE] for a comprehensive list of the new content & changes currently on the PBE as a part of this cycle or catch up with the individual update links below !